Hummer in the Summer

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Tournament Rules SPECIAL RULES (WSASL uses FIFA rules with these exceptions.) Law 1- The Field of Play -Approximate Field Size: 45 x 75 yards -Goal Size: 7 x 21 feet Law 2- The Ball -Ball Size: 5 Law 3- The Number of Players -A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than eight players, one of whom is the goalkeeper. A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than five players. -A team must have at least two female players on the field at all times. If a team cannot field two female players, they may use a “special” player who is 50 years or older. If a team has neither, they must play one ot two players down. One of the “special players” may be a goalkeeper.  -Substitutions are made on the fly and do not require a stoppage. Referees will only intervene if a distinct advantage is gained or there is a goalkeeper change. - Each team member shall be allowed to play at least half of each game.   Law 4- The Players Equipment -Metal studs are prohibited. -Players must wear shin guards. -Players must have jerseys that are identical in color and have a visible number. Law 5- The Referee -Each match is controlled by one referee who has full authority to enforce the Rules and Laws of the Game. -The referee will check rosters prior to the game. All players are required to have a photo ID with them. If a player cannot supply a proper ID, the referee has the authority to not allow the player to play. The referee’s decision is final. Law 6- The Assistant Referees -There are no assistant referees. Law 7- The Duration of the Match -The match lasts two equal halves of 25 minutes. The clock will start at the scheduled game time. The referee will maintain a “running clock” (the clock will continue to run with no injury time added). The half-time interval must not exceed 5 minutes. Law 8- The Start and Re-start of Play -The distance on a restart is 8 yards Law 9- The Ball In and Out of Play -In accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game. Law 10- The Method of Scoring -In accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game. Law 11- Offside -There is no offside offense. However, players are not permitted to screen or camp out in front of the goalkeeper. This will be called offside. It applies to any player that is within playing distance of the goalkeeper. Law 12- Fouls and Misconduct -Slide tackling is prohibited. *If a player commits this offense, a direct free kick will be awarded to the opposing team. -When the goalkeeper makes a save or controls the ball using his/her hands, the goalkeeper must distribute the ball within his/her defensive half of the field. If the keeper leaves the penalty box with possession of the ball at his/her feet, he/she may then distribute the ball to the entire field. *If a player commits this offense, an indirect free kick will be awarded at midfield to the opposing team. -A player who is cautioned and shown a yellow card must leave the field of play and may be substituted for. The player may return at their team’s next substitution opportunity. -A player shall not tackle or attempt to tackle an opponent from behind, outside the peripheral vision. (Direct free kick)   Sending Off (Red Card) Offenses: -Any player that has been sent off must leave the facility of play for the remainder of the match day and will serve an additional minimum 1 match suspension. -The WSASL Board will review all red card offenses and has the ability to extend suspensions depending on the offense and circumstance. All red cards will also be submitted to the NCASA for review. Law 13- Free Kicks -All opponents must be at least 8 yards from the ball. Law 14- The Penalty Kick -In accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game. -In tournament games that go to “kicks from the mark” a player need not be on the field at the end of the game to be considered as a kick taker. Substitutes are eligible to kick. Law 15- The Throw-In -In accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game. Law 16- The Goal-Kick -The kicker must keep the ball grounded or another player must touch the ball before it crosses midfield. *If the ball crosses midfield in the air and is not touched by another player, an indirect free kick is awarded at midfield to the opposing team. Law 17- The Corner Kick -In accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game.